Microsoft has released the demo data for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 and "Contoso Entertainment Systems (CES)". Click the link below for the Demo Data Download (Partnersource login is required). Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Demo Data(Thanks again to DaxGuy for pointing this out) Read Full Story

DEX.INI: The Microsoft Dynamics GP defaults files which contain setup and operating information. Each setting contains information such as where files are located and whether certain functions are performed. It is stored on each computer where the Microsoft Dynamics GP application files are installed. The information in the file affects only the computer where the file is located. This file is also essential for Microsoft Dynamics GP to run correctly, so we have to be very careful when... Read Full Story

Microsoft Dynamics GP has released new tools that streamline customer implementations and increase partner productivity. Designed to shorten deployment time and enable greater Partner productivity by reducing the time required for routine implementation tasks, Microsoft Dynamics GP has released new tools that help you quickly and reliably install the system, quickly set up core Business Essentials functionality, and efficiently update and then migrate customers’ legacy Intuit QuickBooks data... Read Full Story

If you are using MOSS, did you know that you can do integration with your CRM? There are two ways to use these technologies simultaneously. The first is to use MOSS directly from your CRM, while the second is use certain features from MOSS within CRM. The first way is easily enabled by Iframe. Please see the example below: http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/crm/using/deploy/iframesharepoint.mspx. The second way is more complex, and is provided by the Business Catalog. The requirements are: The... Read Full Story

I need to create a Time dimension that starts on 1/1/1970 to load historical data. However, when I create the PerformancePoint calendar, I can't go back more than 25 years from now. I also tried to sync the dimension to staging so that I could load it there, but then I can't load it back into production because the 'Load this dimension from Staging Area' is not available. Does anyone have a work around for this? It is a serious matter for me. Thanks, ceecee Read Full Story

I need to create a Time dimension that starts on 1/1/1970 to load historical data. However, when I create the PerformancePoint calendar, I can't go back more than 25 years from now. I also tried to sync the dimension to staging so that I could load it there, but then I can't load it back into production because the 'Load this dimension from Staging Area' is not available. Does anyone have a work around for this? It is a serious matter for me. Thanks, ceecee Read Full Story

How many times have we all started a new job and had to learn how to use a system that was totally counterintuitive to the point of obnoxious? Here’s the transcript from that first day at work (I’m overdramatizing, but not by much): New Hire: “So, there are sixty buttons on this screen. What do I do?” Trainer: (rolls eyes) “You push the F2 button and then hold down the shift button while you click the Administrative Indices drop down and push the F3 button.” NH: “I did that, and I don’t see... Read Full Story

Are you an Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer looking to manufacture the safest, highest-quality products while providing the highest level of service to your customers. To gain and sustain a competitive advantage over your competition, you must be able to do all of this on time, within budget, and to stringent customer specifications. Merit Solutions' VECTOR Series Quality Management Suite, along with Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions, gives your company the ability to:Automatically Maintain... Read Full Story

From the usability standpoint, workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP can be used for maximizing efficiency by involving the right people at the right time. Microsoft Dynamics GP includes six workflows - and others can be built by Microsoft Dynamics partners. But from the developer's standpoint, it might turn your software development project into hell.Around 70 tables of Microsoft Dynamics GP got a new field used for workflow which cannot be seen from Dexterity. The field is DEX_ROW_TS. The value... Read Full Story

From the usability standpoint, workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP can be used for maximizing efficiency by involving the right people at the right time. Microsoft Dynamics GP includes six workflows - and others can be built by Microsoft Dynamics partners. But from the developer's standpoint, it might make your software development project a little more challenging.Around 70 tables of Microsoft Dynamics GP got a new field used for workflow which cannot be seen from Dexterity. The field is... Read Full Story